The Most Common Causes of House Fires

10/12/2018 (Permalink)

This fire was caused by a candle that was burning for too long with no supervision.

According to U.S. Fire Departments, on average there are about 358,500 home structure fires that occur each year. Fires can happen unexpectedly, but there are several common reasons why fires occur.

• Candles
• Washers
• Dryers
• Children playing with fire
• Cooking 
• Electrical and Lighting 
• Lightning 
• Christmas Trees
• Smoking

These are only several causes of a house fire, but there are many more. If you or someone you know has been affected by a fire, let SERVPRO of Spartanburg County be the first person you call to take care of the damages. We provide 24 hour service so our team is always on call and ready to take on any job. We have a certified production team and certified equipment to make sure the job gets done right!